Posted Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). Buffy is a beautiful 2 1/2 year old blond, female Chihuahua. Buffy weighs 14 lbs. She was rescued along with other chihuahuas from horrible conditions. She was living in a chicken house and used by a back yard breeder for profit. She is a very sweet loving girl but on the shy side to some people. Buffy is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, heart-worm negative and micro-chipped. Buffy would rather be in a home with another dog and she also likes to use a doggie door. Adoption fee $225.
Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped. Required registration of microchip in owner's name is $11.99.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

Chihuahua

Overview:

The Chihuahua is a tiny bundle of joy. Kids love him ' and for good reason. This breed seems always excited about something. They do best as an indoor dog, but they love to scamper around in the yard ' in suitable weather.

If you’re looking to adopt a dog and don’t know where to start, puppyfinder.com is an excellent source for information about adopting a dog and will connect you with hundreds of shelters across the US that have adoptable puppies and older dogs waiting for forever homes.

Do your research – find out what types of dogs would be a good fit for your lifestyle and the activity level of your family. Also keep in mind the grooming needs of certain breeds that might require frequent maintenance.

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Meet in person. Whenever possible it is best to meet the animal in person before agreeing to bring them into your life. Even though photos and descriptions can tell you a bit about a dog, you can’t get a true feeling for the animal until you are able to interact with them and make sure they are a good fit for your entire family, including other pets.

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Posted Breed: Boxer / Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Garrett is a handsome male 5 year old, Boxer/Bully mix rescued from a local animal shelter one day before his time here on earth was up. He is looking for his fur-ever home filled with love, fun and happiness. He will be your best bud and he loves to go on car rides and walks. He is a squeaky toy-aholic and also loves to give kisses. He is super sweet and extremely goofy! He loves to play with other dogs, but may be too rough for smaller dogs. When rescued he was heart-worm positive, but he has been treated and ready for adoption. He is a neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and micro-chipped. Adoption fee is $200.
Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped. Required registration of microchip in owner's name is $11.99.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

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Posted Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat). Felix was rescued with his Buddy, Oscar. They came from a North GA shelter as part of a hoarding case. Felix is a timid little guy and takes a while to warm up to you, and even then, he only lets you pet him for a brief moments. He's hard to catch unless you throw a treat in a crate. It is possible to catch him and pick him up, but he freezes and pees a little bit. He allows his foster mom to hold him and kiss him, but not for long - he starts squirming to get away. He will jump on your legs for a treat and follow you around all day. He is paper-trained. He likes the company of most small dogs and is very playful, especially with his friend, Oscar. For this reason, they should be adopted together. He can be bossy and barky to bigger dogs. Felix is going to take some work, and needs a patient and understanding rescue-minded, dog-experienced adopter. The small bits of affection he allows is worth the wait. When he finally comes completely out of his shell, someone is going to have a wonderful little dog.
Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped. If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

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Posted Breed: Dachshund / Mixed (medium coat). Diego is a 7 year old Dachshund mix. Diego was returned because his owner had a baby and can't devote enough time to Diego. This little guy is a jewel. He is housetrained, loves to play with other dogs, and just a sweetheart. His hair is short now but does grow out to be long and whispy. He is considered a long hair Dachshund mix. Diego loves to be close to his person and attaches himself quickly.
Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

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Posted Breed: Beagle (short coat). Roger is a 1 year old beagle. He weighs only 22 lbs. Roger is a sweet boy. He came to us from a local metro Atlanta animal control. Roger is now up to date in vaccines, heartworm negative, neutered and microchipped. Roger needs an experienced beagle adopter. He's a young & has puppy like behaviors.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

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Posted Breed: Schnauzer / Mixed (medium coat). Jackson is a 2-3 year old schnauzer mix. He was rescued from a local animal control. He's completely vetted now and ready for his forever home. He loves to play fetch with his ball.
Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

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Posted Breed: Beagle (short coat). Sundance is a 7-9 yr old, male, Tri-color, blue-tick Beagle. Sundance was rescued from a north Georgia shelter and came in as a stray. He does have a condition known as dry eye, which is treated with a drop in the eye twice a day. The cost of the drops is about $75 for an entire YEAR (not expensive at all!) Sundance now looks forward to getting his eye drops because he knows he will get a special treat. He weighs 25 lbs. He is just about housetrained now too, but is completely crate-trained and LOVES his crate. Sundance would love a home where he'll be the center of attention, getting the love he missed out the first time around. No toddlers please. Sundance can only tolerate so much pestering. He'd prefer a home with adults or teens. He has been waiting almost 5 years for a forever home - please be that person to love and care for him for the rest of his days. Beagle can live to their late teens! Adoption fee $150.00.
Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped. If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.Required registration of microchip in owner's name is $11.99.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

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Posted Breed: Beagle / Mixed (short coat). Ruby is one of 5 puppies born to a pure bred Beagle mom. We are unsure about the dad of these puppies. We got mom and the puppies from a north GA animal kill shelter after they were born. Approximate birthdate is 3/8/15. They are healthy, vaccinated and are spay/neutered. If interested in meeting one or any of the puppies please fill out an adoption application at www.alcovypet.com .
Ruby is the smallest weighing just over 20 lbs. Adoption fee $175
Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

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Posted Breed: Chinese Crested-Hairless / Pug (medium coat). Sam is a sweet, unassuming old soul approximately 7 y.o., weighing 9 lbs. He is friendly and lovable and calm. He likes an open crate to use as a den where he can observe the goings on around him. Since he has discovered the couch, he's not going to his crate much at all anymore. At the top of Sam's list of needs is a nice sunny spot to snooze indoors where he can dream of his forever home, and put the scary past of being a stray in the suburbs of Atlanta. Sam gets very excited when his foster mom comes home from work, and joins the pack seeking attention and pets. He is truly a gem, a darling little boy who wants only love.
Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped. Required registration of microchip in owner's name is $11.99.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

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Posted Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). Shadow was one of 10 female Chihuahuas Alcovy rescued from a local back yard breeder. She was rescued along with 10 other female Chihuahuas. Shadow is 5 years old. The chihuahuas were left in the woods in a chicken house in horrible conditions and only used to make their owner money. She and the other chihuahuas are safe now and despite their past are full of love. She is shy around men, but once she realizes she is safe she is fine. Shadow loves to play with her Wobble Wag Giggle Ball. She only weighs about 14 llbs, so due to her small size please no extra large dogs or children under 6 years old. She is spayed, up to date on all vaccines, and up to date on flea preventative and heart-worm preventative. Adoption fee $225.
Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped. Required registration of microchip in owner's name is $11.99.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.

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Posted Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Oscar was rescued with his little Buddy, Felix. They came from a North GA shelter as part of a hoarding case. Oscar is extremely timid and takes a while to warm up to you, and even then, he only lets you pet under his chin, sometimes you can scratch behind his ears, but he runs away if you raise your hand to pet his head or back. We have been unable to catch him except to throw a treat in a crate. He will jump on your legs for a treat and follow you around all day. He likes the company of all dogs and is very playful, especially with his friend, Felix. For this reason, they should be adopted together. Felix gives him courage to approach you upon first meeting. Oscar is going to take some work, and needs a patient and understanding rescue-minded, dog-experienced adopter. Even though his foster mom can't pick him up yet to hug him and snuggle with him, he has wormed his way into her heart, and she looks forward to giving him the little bit of affection he allows. When he finally comes out of his shell, someone is going to have a wonderful little dog.
Alcovy dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines, up to date on heart-worm preventative and flea preventative and micro-chipped. If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.
If interested in adoption, please complete an online application on Alcovy Pet Rescue's website at www.alcovypet.com. You must have a vet reference to adopt. We verify the care of past/current pets. Applications without a vet reference will not be approved for adoption. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs and cats and therefore we reserve the right to approve or deny an application based on what we determine is in the pet's best interest.